Kent - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Coleman's

FrancesAdkins713 — 16 Sep 2008 2:17:23 GMT

I have Samuel Coleman b1822 married Mary Lister babt 1825,I think in Kent Co.They had children William Richard b15 jan 1842 in Baltimore, married Jane Frances Benton in 1860,and he died in Rock Hall in 1927. His brother,John H. b abt 1834 in Maryland,married Julia A. Benton in 1857 in Rock Hall. Samuel and Mary couldn't be John H's parents with birthdates so close to his. Does anyone have any proof of this family? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Frances

MOFFETT

wem231 — 12 Dec 2001 4:27:23 GMT

Search for history of Moffetts of Kent County, Maryland.
I am interested in any information on William Moffett who married in what is now Kent County in 1634(?) What is his birth place? Did he remain in Maryland? Are the Moffetts of Shrewsbury Parrish his decendents or kinsmen?

Additionally, I am looking for information on George and Richard Moffett of Shrewsbury Parrish, their origins and decendents.

I would be very grateful for any information or suggestions on this search.

Thank you.

Seeking Rebecca RINGGOLD 1818 - 1883

mysterywisconsin — 23 Oct 2007 6:32:28 GMT

Rebecca Ringgold was born 16 Nov 1818 in Maryland. On 2 Apr 1845, she married John Holliday Cummins. From 1850 until her death, I show her and her family living in Galena, Maryland. She is buried, along with her husband, at the Olivet Cemetery in Galena.

Through process of elimination, I've concluded that her parents were Thomas (1799-) and Rebecca Bolton. However, this is based on Schoch's information, so I have no conclusive proof.

I'm hoping to find a record of her birth, and some small bit of proof of her parentage. Saying her father's name is "Thomas Ringgold" isn't that far-fetched, considering how many people claimed that name at the time.

Thank you for any help.

Vansant's of Maryland

MichelleCooper38 — 20 Jul 2008 12:07:09 GMT

Charles Sparks Vansant married Daisy Coleman daughter of William R. Coleman and Jane Frances Benton. I am looking for parents and any siblings for Vansant.

Wood family of Kent County

bkoblich57 — 30 Jul 2008 3:24:16 GMT

Looking for anyone working on the Wood family from the Isle of Kent (orginally) and latter into Kent County, Delaware and Kent County, Maryland (Galena area)

Derochbrune in Kent Island before 1726

Betsy Hale — 4 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Dr. Lewis Derochbrune brought his family to Kent Island from Haiti, settled in Kent Island before 1726 when John DEROCHBRUNE was born. John DEROCHBRUNE was son of Joseph DEROCHBRUNE, Lewis DEROCHBRUNE's son.

John DEROCHBRUNE married Mary BOONE in 1757 and had a son Matthew DEROCHBRUNE (b. Vaughn's Kindness, Tuckahoe, Caroline County, MD in 1761).

Matthew DEROCHBRUNE married Sarah WOOTERS (daughter of Ezekiel WOOTERS and Ann DOWNES) and had a son Thomas DEROCHBRUNE in 1793.

Thomas DEROCHBRUNE m. Anna Maria DOWNES daughter of George DOWNES and Ann HALL/COOPER? and had a daughter Sarah Anne DEROCHBRUNE born April 10, 1825 m. John MULLIKIN

If you have any information about these families, please let me know by Email,

Thanks,

Betsy Hale

Coleman Kent Co., Md

K. Michael Thompson — 26 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

James Wesley Coleman (3/18/1841 8/01/1919). James Wesley Coleman was from Edesville on Piney Neck, a small town northeast of Rock Hall in Kent County, Maryland. After serving in the Civil War he moved to a farm in Dominion on Kent Island in Queen Anne County. He was married to Sarah Temperance Apsley (3/29/1845 9/18/1920).
Looking for fellow Kent Co. Coleman researchers to share info.

Thomas BENTON (abt. 1795, Rock Hall, Kent, MD and Mary ROLLISON (b. abt. 1810 - Kent, MD)

JCurtis6871 — 3 Feb 2003 3:37:28 GMT

Thomas BENTON and Mary ROLLISON (ROLLERSON?)
were born and married in Kent Co (probably in or near Rock Hall). Their children were: Sarah Catherine BENTON (b. 29 Jul 1836 in Kent, who married Lemuel Joseph ELBOURN on 22 Jun 1857 in Rock Hall, Kent, MD and died 1 Feb 1920 in Rock Hall, Kent, MD), Thomas B. BENTON, Richard BENTON, William BENTON, Jane BENTON, Darius (Dyd) BENTON (b. abt 1850 - married 4 Nov 1876, Rock Hall, Kent, MD to Mary Emme APSLEY, d. date/place unknown, and Samuel BENTON. Any info regarding spouses of these brothers and sister of Sarah Catherine BENTON and more information about the siblings of her parents, Thomas BENTON and Mary ROLLISON, would be greatly appreciated.

Still Pond Methodist Church Cemetery

alronnie — 28 May 2005 2:37:33 GMT

Does anyone have records of burials in the "old" church cemetery?
I'm looking for burial records for any Harbison, Hickman and Haddaway's buried there. Any info would be appreciated. Al Hickman

Information

Bonnie Clough — 9 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any info on these surnames of Kent and Queen Anne's Counties.

Crow/Unick

Dan Chrenka — 14 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My ggggg grandparents are William and Mary Unick Crow. They were married in Kent Co. in 1702 and lived there. Their children were William, Isaac, Thomas, James, Edward and Martha.

All I have on this family, except Edward who is my ancestor, is the father's will.

Looking for more.

Dan

Searching for Info

Kay Price — 20 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Currently searching for more info any of these families of Kent Co Md. Michael Scully b ca late 1700's, Capt Edward Downey b ca mid 1800's, Dennis Vickers b ca early 1800's, Elizabeth Berryman b Jan 19 1772, William James Joiner b 1840, William Downey b early 1800's, Joseph Sinton b mid 1700's, James Michael Webb b mid 1800's, Isaac Sims b early 1800's, Harriet Cranor b Feb 21 1855, Samuel Coleman b ca 1800, Peter Eisenbry b ca 1800, John Hackett b ca 1800, George Clark b ca 1690.

Burns, Thomas and Margaret

rjburns99 — 8 Nov 2005 7:02:52 GMT

Looking for any info concerning my GGFather. Here is what I have:

Thomas Burns : Born 1824 Ireland

As of the 1900 Census:
He was married for 31 years
His Father and Mother were born in Ireland
He immigrated in 1860 and has been in the US 40 years
He is a naturalized citizen
His occupation is Farmer
He could not read or write
He owned his own home w/ a mortgage (farm)

Thomas’s wife: Margaret O.: Born May 1837 Ireland possible- nationality Welsh/Irish

As of the 1900 Census:
She immigrated in 1853 and has been in the US 47 years
She was married 31 years
She had three (3) children
Her Father and Mother were born in Ireland
She could read and write

Thomas and Margaret's Children:
Michael (not on 1900 census but is on the 1890 census)
John J. (JJ)
As of the 1900 Census:
He was born April 1875 in Maryland
He was 25 and single
He was a farm laborer
He could read and write

Daniel James Burns : Born: October 1878 - Died: Feb. 10th, 1917
As of the 1900 Census:
He was born April 1875 in Maryland
He was 21 and single
He was a farm laborer
He could read and write

records for chester Cemetary in chestertown

Linnemann62 — 26 Apr 2005 1:32:02 GMT

I am trying to lacate who would have the plot records for the Chester Cemetary in Chestertown, Md. Can anyone help me with that?

Harry Leland Baker (1897-1981) Chestertown, MD

IloHiller — 7 May 2008 9:53:24 GMT

According to an obituary I have located, my grandfather Harry Leland Baker was buried in Chester Chemetery in Chestertown, Maryland. He moved to Kent County, Maryland, from Indiana in 1921. He died on April 19, 1981 at Queen Anne's Hospital. He was survived by his second wife, Mrs Elizabeth L. Baker, so she may be buried with him in the Chester Cemetery by now. He retired from LaMotte Chemical Company in 1975. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company and a 60-year member of Chester Lodge No. 114 A.F. & A.M. and OES Chapter No. 86. A Masonic Memorial service was held at the funeral home Tuesday evening, April 21, 1981. The Rev. Dallas Butler officiated. Since I live in Austin, Texas, it is highly unlikely that I will be able to visit his grave in Chestertown. Would it be possible for someone in Chestertown to obtain a photo of his gravesite (tombstone) for me (and that of his wife Elizabeth if she is buried with him? Any help or information will be appreciated. Ilo Hiller, Austin, Texas.

Hynson, Peregrine, death date and children

Dave0718 — 21 Apr 2008 8:31:49 GMT

I hope you can answer some questions or pass on some sources.

Several family trees I’ve found have Rebecca Ellis marrying Peregrine Hynson in 1786 in Cecil Co. MD, then marrying John Carman in 1798, all this with Peregrine dying in 1799 after having children Sarah and Ann with Rebecca. These trees also have John Carman and Rebecca having children Mary, Rachel, Woodmance and John Carman.

I have my gg-grandfather Daniel Kendrick marrying Mary Hinson (I believe should be Hynson since no other Hinson in Cecil or Kent Co. MD in time frame) on 5 Dec. 1812 in Cecil Co. I also have a John Carnan (not Carman) of Cecil Co. marrying Rebecca Hynson on 13 Dec 1798. In addition, I have a letter from John Carnan written to Daniel Kendrick in 1818 (Daniel had removed to Ohio by then). Keeping in mind that in those days the distinction of son vs. son-in-law and daughter vs. step-daughter was usually not made, John in his letter addressed it to "My dear Son D Kendrick" and discussed in one place "my Daughters" and at the end "my love you, Mary, Rachel & children". He also discussed coming to Ohio (this is 1818) without mentioning his wife Rebecca whom these trees have dying in 1816. Since Daniel married Mary Hinson/Hynson and not Mary Carman/Carnan and if a true child of John post his marriage to Rebecca would have been at most 14 at marriage to Daniel, I have formed the following hypothesis:

Peregrine Hynson and Rebecca had a Mary (vice Sarah or Ann?) Hynson prior to Peregrine's death (or within 9 months) and there was no Mary Carnan. Rachel could have been a Carnan - younger sister going to Ohio to help sister Mary with her children (including my g-grandfather William Kendrick born in 1815 in Cecil Co.) Also note that census of that time (1810) has John Carnan vice Carman in MD.

Any ideas, comments, sources, or hints would be appreciated, sincerely,

Dave Bash
bashandoliver@msn.com

Volk family in Kent Co.

SBritt — 10 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for the family of Charles Volk b.Md.1855 married
Eleanora Carey and had children Laura, Jos. Walter and
Sarah.Father is possibly John b. Germany @1854.Possible
connection to Usilton family and Eastern Neck Island. ANY
info would be appreciated.

Thank you

SBritt

Kent Co. Coleman Records

K. Michael Thompson — 20 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

NEED INFO ON SAMUEL JAMES COLEMAN, WESLEY COLEMAN, MARY E. COLEMAN, ALFRED E.COLEMAN, JOSEPH R. APSLEY & WM. P. FRANCIS CIRCA 1867 EDESVILLE, NEAR ROCK HALL, KENT CO. MD.

The record of the inventory and disposition of Samuel J. Coleman's estate (d.1867) is that of Samuel James Coleman, father of James Wesley Coleman, as one of the receivers of the property was a Wesley Coleman. These records give us an insight of Samuel James Coleman's life. It is clear that he was a farmer, growing corn and wheat and maintained sufficient livestock for his family's needs (cows, pigs, sheep). The records also give us hints of who his relatives and neighbors may have been. All of his estate was inventoried and sold. The majority of the household furnishings were purchased by Mary E. Coleman; Wesley Coleman purchased two corn crops in the field, farming equipment and a bed, stove pot and oven; Alfred E. Coleman purchased household items, a horse and a cultivator; William P. Francis purchased the majority of the livestock; and, Joseph R. Apsley (James Wesley Coleman's father-in-law) purchased farming equipment. It is reasonable that Mary E. Coleman and Alfred L. Coleman are close family members to Samuel James Coleman, perhaps children or his brother and sister. Additional documentation is needed to resolve the relationships.

Daniel Cooley

punkdaddy74 — 30 Mar 2007 1:35:23 GMT

Anyone have this person in your tree or research? He was born in 1680-1684 (possibly Kent Co. Maryland) and died 20 oct 1729 in Kent Co. MD

Owned 600 acres of land near Rock Hall Maryland

NOTES: He owned a 22 acre tobacco farm called "Bristow" located near Rock Hall, Maryland.

NOTES: His tombstone reads: Behold and see now where I lye, As you are now so once was I, As I am now so must you be, Therefore prepare to follow me

buried in St. Paul's Episcopal Cemetery, Kent Co. MD

he was my 8th great grandfather, any info/help would be appreciated!

Coleman, Kendall, Walls, Anderson, Leager, Glenn

hgcoleman — 1 Jul 2001 4:36:33 GMT

Looking for information on the following families in Kent and Queen Anne's counties: Coleman, Kendall; Walls, Anderson; Nickerson, Leager, Glenn, Chairs, plus others. These are my direct descendants.

Upton King born Georgetown Maryland

DaveKing56 — 26 Jun 2007 1:11:12 GMT

Looking for father/mother of Upton King (born 1795) Georgetown Maryland. This could mean the Washington D.C. Georgetown or the Kent County Georgetown. Family tradition places Upton in Frederick Maryland after War of 1812 (Widow petitioned for pension, becoming a teamster on the National Pike. He finally married and settled in Menallen Township, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. His father was supposed to have arrived in the colonies as a teenager. I'm checking Kent County's Georgetown even though the nearness of Frederick to D.C. makes the D.C. Georgetown option more credible.

Ashley Families

Don Burris — 17 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Perry Drew Ashley, B. Ca:
1820. Location unknown. He married Matilda.......?, Ca:
1850, unknown. Their Daughter is Hester Ashley, B. Ca: 1850
and Married Sullivan Grimes of Warren Co., Ky., in Ca: 1870
I have very little to go on and will take any info or, help on this one. May have come from Kent Co., Md. ??
Thank's in advance for your help!!!!!!!!!!

Don Burris

donburris@msn.net

Direct E-Mail is Good

William Rolph and Mary Ann Jarman or Farman

jrebner — 8 Jan 2008 8:43:40 GMT

I am descended from William Rolph, b. 1810 in Kent
County, d. 1883 in Caroline County. He was married to
Mary Ann Farman or Jarman, b. 1815 in Kent County, d.
1883. I know she is buried in St. Paul's, Hillsboro,
Caroline, Md.

Ancestry.com's transcription of William and Mary Ann's marriage records indicates her name was Farman; LDS records indicate her name was Jarman. If anyone could clarify her name for me, as well as provide any information on her parentage, I'd be grateful.

Confirmation that William Rolph's parents were indeed
James Rolph, 1784-1835 and Nancy Herren 1786 would be
very much appreciated.

Francis E. Bennett 1900 census / F.E.Bennett 1880 Census Kent

svikaros — 30 Dec 2007 5:40:48 GMT

I am interested if this Bennett family connects to mine. In the 1900 census Francis's daughter Annie L. Bennett b. 26 Jul 1865-d. 28 Jul 1946 is buried in Chestertown Cemetery. She is married to a John Getshall b. 10 Oct 1869-d 29 Dec 1923. Children listed in the 1900 census are Bennett F. Getshall, and Evelyn Getshall.
Annie L. Bennett Getshall had two brothers Walter J. Bennett b.c. 1867 and Harry (Henry) Bennett b.c.1862.
There are other Getshall's in the 1900 census that are spelled differently. Getschall and Gettachale.

Richard Pell (the pig killer)

jryden — 16 Jan 2006 3:40:55 GMT

Richard Pell was probably born in England around 1725-26. As the tale is told by his grandson (David Anderson), Richard got into trouble when he was about nine years old. He and friends were playing ball and their ball rolled into the sty of an old sow who had piglets. She was known to be vicious, so Richard took a rock with him when he went to retrieve the ball. The sow charged, Richard threw the rock, missed her but killed one of the piglets. For this, he was transported on the Forward Galley in 1737. The ship landed in Maryland and in Virginia. The family is aware that Richard's first son, William, was born in Kent Co. MD in 1760, so we suspect that he was bound over as an indenture to a blacksmith in Kent County, MD. Anyone who has information on Richard the pig killer, would be treasured and appreciated very much by me and several other researchers seeking record of our gggg-grandfather.

Turner's Mill?

erniem — 25 Nov 2007 3:54:03 GMT

I am looking at a Kent County, MD land record for an ancestor dated from the mid-1800's. It mentions the location of the land as being on the road from Turner's Mill to Smyrna. Does anybody know where Turner's Mill was?

Thanks,
Ernie

Leager (Legar) Family

crleager — 30 Apr 2002 8:53:44 GMT

Looking for information on the Leager (Legar) family of Kent and Queen Anne Counties in Maryland. They were also in Kent County, Delaware.

Specifically, looking for information on Joseph Legar (Leager) and wife, Nancy (Ann) McBride. I believe that Joseph's father was James Legar (Leager). Nancy (Ann) McBride's father may have been Samuel McBride. These marriages would have been about 1860 or later.

Ringgolds of Kent County

Melinda — 4 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for Ann Ringgold (was told Ann Nancy) who m. William Copper in Kent county in the 1770s. Also, Elizabeth Ringgold who m. a diff. William Copper in 1749 in Kent County. Thanks.

Julia Battan Batton

rcharlie1809 — 19 Aug 2007 6:20:37 GMT

Julia was born Feb1839 in Maryland She is listed in Maryland census 1900Baltimore city in the home of James Rowe as His Mother in1910 in Maryland Kent co Edesville in the home of Daniel Russell Downey as mother in law. I am trying to find any info on her that i can. Daniel Russell Downey b.1878 England d.1948 Maryland married Julia Rowe 1884-1915 are my grand parents. James Rowe 1860-1931 was my great grand father so if Julia was his mother that makes me her gggrand son

Marriage: Sylvester S. Wesley Price / Sarah Ann (Cully) Cropper

AMeadows — 9 Jun 2007 11:25:10 GMT

Need a marriage record for Sylvester S. Wesley Price and Sarah Ann (Cully) Cropper, about 1894. It was the second marriage for both. I am particularly interested in the status of the bride at the time of marriage: was she listed as single, widowed, or divorced?

Any help appreciated.
Arley Meadows

Dolvin surname 1770s and 1780s

dwdolvin — 17 May 2007 3:55:52 GMT

Looking for information on Richard Dolvin, James Dolvin or any other Dolvin's from the time period. Richard and James enlisted in Kent County and their Mother Margaret passed on in 1774 in Kent County. The family was rooted in Talbot, Queen Anne's and Kent. Business relations with the Lloyd family, Bennett III, Higgins, Green(e) and others. Married into Green(e) and Higgins Families among others. Looking for grave markers, and any other records. Dolvin's of the period include John (1733s), Richard (1748s), Daniel (1750s), James, Deborah (1780s; very interested in who she was), Mary, Frances, Margaret, Susannah, William. Anything. v/r David Dolvin

Raisin / Rasin / Rason, Mounteney / Montany c. 1750

StephenDennehy29 — 21 May 2007 1:55:02 GMT

Has anyone come across the name Mounteney / Montanay in Kent Co. c. 1680-1750 ?

A James Raisin and a Richard Hukill are listed as "next of kin" to Wm. Montany in Cecil Co., Md. 1752. Richard Hukill was the husband of Wm.'s sister Elizabeth. What was the relationship of James Raison to Wm. ? Son-in-law ?, brother-in-law ? nephew ?

DYCUS_DICUS,AMBROSE< WILLIAMS

Sherry Kirk — 1 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on the family of
Edward Dycus b, 1708 d, 1771 married Ann Philips
Abraham Ambrose married Sarah Williams
William Dycus married 1707 to Elizabeth Ambrose

Kent Co MD Obituary/Death Record for Fritz Kircher

cfkerchner — 27 Apr 2007 7:18:38 GMT

I am a hobby genealogist. I am trying to help a German hobby genealogist and friend locate the facts about a distant cousin who emigrated to the USA. Specifically, I am looking for assistance in finding an obituary or death record for a Fritz Kircher, born 6 Aug 1907 in Schoenhardt, Schwabisch Hall, Wuerttemberg, Germany, and whose last reported location in the USA per my research so far was in the Chestertown area of Kent County, MD. He emigrated from Wuerttemberg, Germany, to the USA on 17 Mar 1929. He arrived in the USA on or about 27 Mar 1929 via the port of NY. He is found in the 1930 census of Queen Anne's Co MD indexed as Fritz Kircherd (sic) living as a servant in the household of Ernest Eilrman. According to my German contact, the family in Germany having no contact with Fritz for many, many years, had him officially declared as dead as of 24 May 1968 in German records. I don't know the exact reason why. Possibly to settle an estate issue for the family in Germany, etc. However, I have found here in USA records that the Social Security Death Index reports a Fritz Kircher, born 6 Aug 1907, died in Apr 1983 with last known residence being Chestertown, Kent County, MD. Would someone knowledgeable with Kenty Co MD records be willing to look and see if you can find an obituary or death record for a Fritz Kircher either circa Apr/May 1968 or in Apr 1983? Also, possibly his name might be found in other records for Kent Co MD such as city directories, etc., during that time period. I would be particularly interested if there is any indication and additional evidence of his being alive after 1968 and of his possibly marrying at any time and having remaining family in Maryland or elsewhere in the USA. Any help will be sincerely appreciated.

Charles Kerchner
Emmaus PA
http://www.kerchner.com/contact.htm

Family of Edwin Spear and Lucy Hurtt

NavyPatriot1986 — 31 Mar 2007 8:16:13 GMT

Looking for family of Edwin W. Spear, born Aug 1841 and died in Sep 1916. Married Lucy Hurtt, born abt 1858 and died in Sep 1941. They had 5 children:

Lewin (1887-1930)
Franklin Lee (1890-1967)
Emily (1892- )
Edna J.(1894- )
Esther A. (1896-1975).

Wicks Family History

@@david@pots.demon.co.uk — 27 Sep 2005 4:10:51 GMT

Does anyone know the origins of Joseph Wickes of Kent County? I wonder if he is the Joseph Wickes 'of New England' in the will of his father Edward Wickes of Bristol,'Carpenter' which is in the Gloucestershire Record Office, U.K. dated 1642. Anyone interested in this family please email me.

Sarah and Mary 'Polly' RENCH, painters of miniatures, c1745-1806

barrychapman59 — 17 Mar 2007 11:56:12 GMT

Sarah Rench b. c1745 married James Claypoole Jr, portrait painter of Philadelphia and Mary Rench b. c1748 married (Judge)Jacob Rush, brother of Dr. Benjamin Rush. In his book, 'Reminiscences of a Very Old Man 1808-1897'(New York 1899, John Sartain wrote:- "Miss Polly Rench, sister to Mrs James Claypole, painted in miniature and had the merit of maintaining her mother and brother by the work of her pencil. She was a native of Maryland and probably first embraced the idea of painting from the connection of her sister, but of this I want information. She married Mr (Jacob) Rush, then a young practitioneer of Law since a judge." Additionally, Charles Willson Peale's biographer wrote that “Though Polly Wrench was a native of the Eastern Shore, he(Peale) met her here (in 1772)for the first time. Her sister had married James Claypoole, whose paintings he had seen on that first visit ten years before, and who had since sailed to Europe never to return."
Does anyone have more information on the Rench sisters, such as parents names, MD County of birth etc? Barry

Tombstoning in Kent County lookups - Maslin

erniem — 19 Feb 2004 8:57:59 GMT

I used to have some of the Tombstoning in Kent County books, but donated them to the Historical Society of Delaware. If anyone can do lookups in volumes 1 thru 4 for any graves with the surname Maslin, in return I would be glad to lookups for you, from the new volume 5 of "Tombstoning in Kent County", which covers the eastern part of the county.

Thanks!

Martha Downes m. Henry Lowman 27 Apr 1797 Kent Co., MD

BarbaraSelletti54 — 14 Dec 2006 12:42:12 GMT

Looking for the parents (and any siblings) of Martha Downes b. 1778 in MD (probably Kent Co.). She married Henry Lowman (also of Kent Co.) 27 Apr 1797 Kent Co., MD. Is anyone researching Downes in this area?
Barb

Colts station

barbaraanndavis — 18 Feb 2007 8:30:00 GMT

Hello, looking for info on William Davis or family..born around 1886 in Golts Station Maryland.
His father & mother came from Wales.
Thank you

SMITH

Elizabeth Sheetz — 15 Dec 2004 6:40:05 GMT

Looking for info on the Richard & Martha Smith family that relocated from Cecilton, Cecil Co. to Kennedyville, Kent Co. between 1870 & 1880. Their family consists of the following children: Elisha, William, Mary, Charles H., Catherine and John.

the Mary Thear / James Skaggs myth debunked

Wilene — 15 Feb 2007 4:30:05 GMT

What A Find !!!

I ran across this revelation when searching for various Scaggs / Skaggs names in Maryland and the newer version with Mary Kear's name that's in the 3rd paragraph of my document below came up with either a Richard or a John search, and I just sat and stared at the name! The rest was easy.

I will send this to anyone who asks as an attachment. I have it as a Rich Text Document in WordPad which includes bold highlights and book titles properly done in italics. Just ask.

Mary THEAR / KEAR in Kent County, Maryland
Wilene Smith (ChloeQCumber@aol.com), February 14, 2007
posted online at http://genforum.genealogy.com/skaggs/messages/2751.html
James and Rachel Skaggs of Draper's Meadows and the New River area of early southwest Virginia.
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=thomasw...

The Lyman Draper Manuscript Collection archived at the Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison, Wisconsin, tells us that "Henry, Charles, and Richard Skaggs and three other brothers were grandsons of an Irishman who fled from Ireland of Londonderry in 1688-'89, when so many of the hardy Scotch-Irish race emigrated to the shores of the New World. We find his adventurous descendants, natives of Maryland, living on the frontiers of New River and sharing largely in the toils and hardships of the Long Hunters in 1770-'71." [note 23, p.277: "MS. statements of Capt. John Barbee, derived from Thomas and Moses Skaggs, son of Charles Skaggs; MS. notes of conversations with Morgan Vardeman of Kentucky."] --Lyman C. Draper, The Life of Daniel Boone, Ted Franklin Belue, ed. (Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 1998), 268.

Many years ago, perhaps several decades ago, a book was discovered that contained the names of Mary Thear, age 60, Richard Scaggs (Scago), age 29, and John Scaggs (Scago), age 25, identified together in a lease dated April 10, 1753, in Kent Co., MD. One entry on page 9 has the code, (M), in front of Mary Thear's name and a few researchers jumped to the conclusion that this meant she was Richard and John's mother.
However, page 2 of this book lists the abbreviation codes used on its pages:
(A) date of lease -- 1753, April 10; (B) to whom leased -- Mary Thear;
(D) tenant in possession -- Annas Glenn; (C) number of acres -- 15;
(E) annual rent -- 0.2 0; (L) now held -- Richard & John Scago (Scaggs) & Lessee;
(M) ages of the persons mentioned in the lease & other remarks --
Mary Thear 60; Richard 29, John 25.

Several days ago, through Family Tree Maker's GenealogyLibrary.com online, I stumbled on another interpretation of the above Mary Thear record derived from a different source and published in Robert W. Barnes & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Vol. 1 (Westminster, MD: Family Line Publications, 1996), page 224:
KEAR, MARY, on 10 April 1753, had a lease from Benjamin Tasker of Annapolis, Agent and Receiver General for the Lord Proprietary, for part of His Lorships Manor, 15 acres. The lease was to run for the lifetimes of said Mary Kear, Richard Scaggs and John Scaggs, all of Kent County. Mary Kear, widow, assigned the land to John Knock. {KELR JS#28:301} [KELR refers to Kent County Land Records.]

Kear? and not Thear? Picture in your mind for a moment how Kear in the old handwriting might be misconstrued as Thear.

Also available through Family Tree Maker's GenealogyLibrary.com are the actual pages containing Mary Thear's name published in "State of His Lordship's Manors," 1766, 1767, 1768. Rent Rolls--Partial Census. I was unable to access the actual title page if there is one. Family Tree Maker includes it in Maryland Settlers & Soldiers, 1700s-1800s / Maryland Records, Volume II.

The following records* were then easily located at Family Tree Maker's GenealogyLibrary.com online:

From Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777, page 101:
Kear, Benjamin, 4 Sept. 1747, Mary Grownoho : 2 KE-286
This record can be found at the Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, MD.

Maryland Eastern Shore Vital Records, Book 2, 1726-1750 (copyright 1993)
Shrewsbury South Sassafras Parish (Kent County), copied 1898 by Miss L. H. Harrison.
From Maryland Eastern Shore Vital Records, Book 2, 1726-1750 , Shrewsbury Parish, Kent County, page 16:
Benjamin Kear and Mary Grownohow m Sep 4 1747
Sarah Kear dau of Benjamin and Mary Kear b Oct 8 1748
Cathrine Kear dau of Benjamin and Mary Kear b Aug 27 1750

From Robert W. Barnes & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Vol. 1 (Westminster, MD: Family Line Publications, 1996), page 84:
1748 Dec. 25, Benjamin Kear witnessed the will of John Denning, Kent Co., MD.

From Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1751-1756, page 5:
Benjamin Kear : 48.147 : -- : £2.14.6 : 1751
List of debts.
Administratrix/Executrix: Mary Kear (widow)

From Prerogative Court Abstracts, 1751-1756, page 103:
Benjamin Kear : 47.116 : KE : £66.6.1 : Feb 8 1750 : Apr 30 1751
Appraisers: John Burgin, Samuel Norris.
Creditors: William Rasin, Daniel Bryane.
Next of kin: Mary Davis, Mary Dening.
Administratrix: Mary Kear.

From Robert W. Barnes & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Vol. 1 (Westminster, MD: Family Line Publications, 1996), page 223:
Benjamin Keare, son of Thomas, was named as the youngest son in his father's will. He and Mary Grownohow were married 4 Sep 1747. {KESH}
On 23 March 1722/3 Benjamin Kear conveyed to his brother James Kear a parcel of land, one-half part of the tract called Ash Point and one-half of the tract called Keer's Addition and after his death to revert to the said Benjamin Kear. {KELR JS#W:292}
At March Court, 1728, Benjamin Kear of Shrewsbury Parish, planter, was found guilty of assaulting Jane Tannen in Dec 1728 and fined 500 lbs. of tobacco. {KECR JS#22:62} At August Court, 1731, Benjamin Keare of St. Paul's Parish, was found guilty of assaulting John Howell on 19 July 1731. He was fined 250 lbs. of tobacco. {KECR JS#WK:231}
On 19 Aug 1743, Benjamin Kear of Kent County, cordwinder, conveyed land to James Masling (Maslin) of the aforesaid county, joyner. The deed stated that: whereas Thomas Kear of Kent County, deceased father of the said Benjamin owned a tract called Ash Point, 42 acres, granted in a patent to him in 1688 and Thomas Kear by his will devised the tract to said Benjamin his son. {KELR JS#24:469}
Benjamin died by 8 Feb 1750, when his estate was appraised by John Burgin and Samuel Norris, and valued at £66.6.1. William Rasin and Daniel Bryane signed as creditors. Mary Davis and Mary Denning signed as next of kin. Mary Kear, admx, filed the inventory on 30 April 1751. {MINV 47:116}
On 18 March [1754] Mary Kear was convicted for bastardy which she swore was begot by Richard Norris. She was fined 30 s. {KECR JS#25:206A} At August Court, 1754 Mary Kear, widow of Shrewsbury Parish, made oath that the child of which she was lately delivered was begotten by Richard Norris to which he confessed and paid the fine of 30 s. and entered into security to keep the child called Hannah from becoming any charge of the county. {KECR JS#25:132B}
At March Court, 1757 Richard Norris was fined 30 s. for committing fornication with Mary Kear. The child was dead. Each was fined 30 s. {KECR JS#25:215B}
Benjamin and Mary were the parents of: Sarah, born 8 Oct 1748; and Cathrine, born 27 Aug 1750. {KESH}

Archives of Maryland online : March Court 1728, Kent County
Benjamin Kear charged and fined for the assault on Jane Tannen.
http://djs.state.md.us/megafile/msa/speccol/sc2900/sc2908/00...

Benjamin Kear, Mary Grownohow, Mary Kear, and Mary Thear were not found in the many records and books available through Ancestry.com.

It has now been proven beyond any doubt whatsoever that Mary Thear never existed and therefore could not possibly be the mother of, or in any way related to, James Skaggs of Draper's Meadows and the New River area of early southwest Virginia, and the father of the famed Long Hunters, Henry, John, Moses, James, Charles, Aaron, Jacob, and Richard, and their sisters, Mrs. Susannah Whitt, Mrs. Nancy Meredith, Mrs. Lydia Harman, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hankins.

*When it was possible to find the title page / copyright page, the full citation is given. Otherwise only the bare bones citation provided by FTM's GenealogyLibrary with each page is given.

Kent County Death Record/Obituary

shannanhinners — 11 Feb 2007 1:40:57 GMT

I'm in need of either an obituary, or cemetery look-up.

My great great great grandfather, August Kobaskie, died on 22 Sep 1919 in Rock Hall, I believe. I found him in the State Archives and will order his Death Certificate here soon, I just need to know if there is an obituary and a photo of the grave.

I do not know when his wife Elisabeth died. Though, they more than likely are buried together.

Kent County Death Record/Obituary

shannanhinners — 11 Feb 2007 1:40:04 GMT

Kent County Death Record/Obituary

shannanhinners — 11 Feb 2007 1:39:23 GMT

Kent County marriage records, 1913; Cropper and ??

ArleyMeadows — 23 Aug 2006 1:39:21 GMT

Looking for the record of marriage of George R. Cropper and Elsie E. (surname unknown) on July 26, 1913. I am particularly trying to find the maiden name of the bride. Are there any Kent County marriafe records published?

Sassafras Church

cyndy holland — 12 Sep 2003 7:12:33 GMT

I am looking for any information on the old Methodist Church and graveyard in Sassafras.

Need Kent County Courthouse Researcher

AG21015 — 27 Jan 2007 10:13:49 GMT

I am looking for someone who will go to the Kent County Courthouse and research the ownership of my families 2 plantations. I am wanting to know when they left the ownership of my family members and who then owned them.

I am willing to pay for time, copies, postage, etc.

Thank You - Ann Gilmore

Apsley

Marmie Apsley — 3 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to determine if William Apsley, b. 20 Oct. 1826 in Kent or Q.A County is the son of William Apsley and Rebecca Sparks, m. 25 Jul 1825 in Q.A. On 6 Sep 1833 a William Apsley m.Rebecca Knotts in Q. A. The latter couple, as well as the William born in 1826 (possibly a son by the first marriage?) were in Franklin Co. IN in 1850.

Wickes, Blagdon, Pope, Griffin - early to mid-1600s, Kent Island, VA/MD

PJE6431 — 14 Dec 2006 10:28:33 GMT

Anyone researching Joseph Wickes, Walter Wickes, early inhabitants of Kent Island, VA/MD? Joseph married Marie Hartwell, 1656, had son Joseph Wickes,Jr.. Jr. may have moved to Appomatox Neck, Westmoreland, VA, late 1600s. Any information would be appreciated.

Also looking for any Blagdons, Popes, Griffins living on Kent Island about the same time period. These families intermingled in VA and possibly MD. Please contact me directly to chat about these families pje6431@hotmail.com Thanks, Paula

Peden book, "Inhabitants of Kent Co., MD, 1637-1787"

BarbaraSelletti54 — 5 Dec 2005 6:01:18 GMT

Does anyone have access to the Henry Peden book entitled, "Inhabitants of Kent Co., MD, 1637-1787"? I'm trying to find out if the following people are listed in it:
William RASIN, George RASIN, & Alexander Stuart. If anyone can help, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
Barb

Thomas Ward Caulk

EllenWard7407 — 12 Dec 2006 10:34:20 GMT

I need help finding information about Thomas Ward Caulk and his wife Ann (Mercer) who may have moved to Nelson County from Maryland probably sometime after 1783. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

Ellen Ward

Mamie Cole

George Meredith Nuetzel — 29 Jul 2006 4:03:06 GMT

While researching my NUETZEL Family in the church records of The German United Evangelical Church in Baltimore, Maryland, I came across the following entry in their Death Records:

Thurs., Jan, 22, 4 P.M.
Mrs. Mamie Cole, nee Meredith, and wife of John Cole, was born at Chestertown, Md. on May 22, 1869 and died at No. 608 S. Bradford St, at 3 P.M. Monday, Jan. 19, 1914.
Age 44-7-27. Buried in Trinity Church Cemetery.

I copied this as I am also researching my MEREDITH Family though I do not believe this individual is related. Possibly this church entry may be of help to another researcher.

Start family in Md.

Joyce Erway — 1 Aug 2004 9:18:44 GMT

Just in Contact with Shata California Startt family of Ben Startt. today. 1880 Census shows Startt family in California with beginnings in MD. I am chasing the Start family from Maryland.

Problem..... Start family looks like starting in Kent County Md. My Ben. shows up in Baltimore City Maryland.. First Ben shows in 1812-1890.. showing up in Baltimore City Census. Then he has son Ben 1870 Census with Ben & Mary and Ben Jr. 25 (1845) (so you can see no Ben 1833! My line from Ben H. Start & Mary Ensor Start... One of Ben & Mary E children Sarah Start married Henderson and their child Sadie Henderson married across the Cole Line. Show me your Ben 1833 and maybe I can connect. 1880 Cenus Kent County MD.. shows B.H. Start 68 and Mary A. 54 (claiming them! the ages are correct)... Problem .. somewhere Ben Jr or he had a kid at 16 wife/girl (the whole family married Mary's) married to Andrew Curtis and the Start children all show up in California ..... Noted from connection Shasta that Mary maiden name was Echols. No show in Md. but some in Va cannot connect.... but in the death records of California. Benjamin Howard Startt shows as born 1861 and died 1940 and his maiden name of mother was Echalas (cannot find)... But thought he should be dead if his wife moved on to Curtis. or why is he in California?.. as he does not show in 1880 California census. Advise if anything connects here!

Ruth Edwards

Marlene Jones — 28 May 2005 3:43:31 GMT

Ruth (Love) Edwards died 26 June 1996 in Rock Hall, Kent Co., MD. I am seeking a copy of her obit. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Kent County Coleman Family

mikeurie — 3 Aug 2005 3:58:13 GMT

Searching for info on Coleman family that resided for some time in Chestertown. Names of children were Marion Ralph, Clarence, and (Olive?) Pearl. Late 1800's -1900's. Thanks Rebecca

Henerietta Ireland

ronfletcher48 — 15 Jul 2006 8:05:09 GMT

I am looking for the family of Henrietta Catherine Ireland ,who was born in Chestertown, Maryland 1882.She was the daughter of M. R. and M. W. Ireland.

Thomas Price appeared in Court 1845 re: guardian Bennett children

Cheryl Bennett Vikaros — 13 Jun 2006 9:30:14 GMT

A Thomas Price appeared in court in September 1845 and was listed as the guardian of the Bennett children whose parents had owned property in Kent Co.,MD. This Bennett family had connections to Accomack,VA and Holland's Island. Any clue who this Thomas Price might be?
I just received the full document related to the sale of Stadsford Manor.
Cheryl Bennett Vikaros
____________________________________
Maryland Chancery court
Date: 1845/09/12
8420: John Haddaway and Sarah Apsley vs. George D.
Apsley, William Bennett, William Knotts, Mary A.
Knotts, Robert Bennett, George Bennett, Samuel
Bennett, and Mary E. Bennett. KE. Petition to sell
Stradfords Manor. Plat. Recorded (Chancery Record)
167, p. 744.
Accession No.: 17,898-8420 MSA S512-10-8395 Location:
1/38/3/

Suspects arrested in 1851 Murder of COSDEN family

theoldentimes — 30 Apr 2003 3:23:12 GMT

Hi,

I just posted an old newspaper story about the arrest of some suspects in the murder of the COSDEN family of Kent Co., MD. This was scanned from an original issue of the Evansville Weekly Journal (IN) and you can see it online here:

http://theoldentimes.com/cosden51md.html

Has anyone ever heard of this crime?

Barbara
http://theoldentimes.com

Adkinson, Bordley, Greenwood, Sappington, Twiford, West, maybe Lusby, Rogers

k2outside — 13 Jun 2004 4:13:03 GMT

martha jane benton

cookietlc — 17 May 2006 12:41:40 GMT

hello my great great grandmother was Martha Jane Benton , from Maryland, b. march 12, 1887 , she married Edward J Ellers also from maryland , abt 1901, they moved to Farmington De and she died 7/15/1947 and is buried in Harrington De , i am looking for info on her parents and where she decends from, please contact me at COOKIETLC@aol.com

Glenn family/ Baltimore, Kent MD

RobynClawson — 19 Nov 2006 9:29:14 GMT

Anyone familiar with Judge John Glenn of Baltimore? His death notice was in the Kent News 7/30/1853 and I wondered if his family lived there.

BOSTICK /BOSTWICK CLEMENT:

@@Hopeforu2@webtv.net — 29 Jul 2003 8:33:19 GMT

Am looking for theBirth place and Parents of My G.G.Grandfather Clement, BOSTICK / BOSTWICK, born Dec 11, 1796 Easternshore Md. locale unknown, but could have been QUEEN ANNE'S County, We know he volunteered for the 1812 war fron the Easternshore, and gave that part of Maryland as his birth place would appreciate a lookup please. thank you . Pauline.
hopeforu2@webtv.net

Battle Of Caulk's Field

erniem — 16 Jun 2004 3:58:38 GMT

On the Kent County GenWeb site is a list of soldiers who participated in the Battle Of Caulk's Field. I was looking for my ancestor Samuel Maslin on the list, but didn't see his name. I ordered 1812 military records that show my ancestor was in Usselton's unit during the time period when the battle took place. Is there anybody knowledgeable on this battle who can explain the discrepancy? Is it possible that all members of the unit didn't participate in the battle? Guess I'm also trying to find out the source of the list on the GenWeb site and how they determined who was in the battle. Thanks!

Chestertown 300th Anniversary

cod — 3 Apr 2006 6:07:13 GMT

This is the 300th anniversary year for Chestertown.

See http://www.chestertown.com/

The first few events are:
===
Monday the 17th at 7 PM
Chestertown’s 300th Anniversary
C-300 — Official Opening
Help Chestertown kick off its 300th Anniversary celebration at the Town Hall with Mayor Margo Bailey.

===
Wednesday the 19th at Noon
C-300 — Official Charter Day
Listen for historic downtown church bells ringing at noon.

===
Saturday the 22nd (and every Saturday 9am to noon)
C-300 – Heritage in the Park (HIP)
Location: Fountain Park, Chestertown
Contact: 410-778-0416

Kick-off celebration in Fountain Park, with the first Heritage in the Park event. HIP events will recognize the history and contributions of local organizations, institutions and clubs.

Online Resources

cod — 3 Apr 2006 6:03:13 GMT

Please note indexes online at the Historical Society of Kent County, as well as links to other resources, and many maps.

http://www.hskcmd.com

Just a heads-up.

Thomas Whaland b.1822

Sharon Goetz — 4 Dec 2001 2:10:16 GMT

Looking for information on Thomas Whaland, Steamboat Capt. married to Frances Araminta Love in 1848, know of 2 sons: Robert b. 1850 and Lawrence b. 1852. Their marriage appreared in Balto Sunpaper which stated Kent News please copy. Any information on this family is appreicated. Thank you.

Delahunt, Dillehunt, De La Hunte, ect

Mabel Conner — 26 Mar 2006 9:43:07 GMT

I am trying to learn who my gggmother's parents were. On my great grandfather's death cert. Her name was listed as Elizabeth Dillehunt from Eastern Shore, Kent Co., MD. I located her first marriage to William Ervine in 1818 in Kent Co. I haven't located any divorce from this first marrage. Haven't found marriage reference to William Baker my gggfather who she divorced. Then she is married in the 1850 census to Elijah Vermillion. I have heard her father might be either Abraham, Issac or Edmond De La Hunte who descended from Daniel De La Hunte.

Dyer/Delaney Manor 1700's

jimbeard37 — 21 Aug 2005 12:15:24 GMT

Looking for info on Delaney Manor. Birthplace of my ggggrandfather William Boots Dyer in 1770. His father was Peter Dyer and mother Hannah Boots

Lafferty/Laverty Kennedyville to Philadelphia

JanieMT — 12 Mar 2006 3:37:19 GMT

1880 US Federal Census, Kennedyville, Kent County, MD
James Lafferty, 60, Road Mender, born Ireland
Agnes, 50, born Ireland
Jane, 27, born Scotland
Kate, 22, born MD
John, 21, born MD
James, 18, born MD
Lizzie, 16, typhoid, born MD
Mary, 12, born MD
Agnes, 10, born MD

By 1890 at least some of the family moved to Philadelphia, PA, and the name changed to Laverty. In the 1890 Philadelphia directory, John Laverty and Elizabeth A. Laverty are shown living in Manayunk. Lizzie (Elizabeth Lafferty/Laverty) above married Thomas Vogel in 1890 and moved to Williamsport, PA.
Elizabeth is my G-Grandmother.
Wife above is Agnes McCauley.

Does anyone have any information on this family?
Thanks!

Skaggs Family of Kent, Maryland

DennisGlascock — 24 Feb 2006 6:21:20 GMT

William Davis

banan1 — 3 Mar 2006 8:14:40 GMT

Looking for any information on William Cleveland Davis born 1884 at Golts Station, in Kent County, Maryland.
He is supposed to be an american indian.
Thank you

James FEGAN, b. 1720 in Maryland

Gary Rea — 3 Mar 2006 7:47:33 GMT

I'm searching for information on James Fegan, who was born in Maryland in 1720, possibly in Kent County. He had a son named James, also born in Maryland abt 1748, who married Honora TIMMONS of Maryland. They had a daughter, Eleanor Fegan, b. in 1793 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, who married Robert Scott Rea in 1814 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Any help appreciated.

Gary

Cooley or Coolley in Fayette Co, Pa or Kent maryland

jeanne — 21 Feb 2006 1:22:45 GMT

I am backtracking my Coolley ancestors. I have tracked to Fayette Co. then to Kent Maryland. Name is John Andrew married to Suzanna Means Coolley in Fayette Co. Pa. Then back to Kent Co, Maryland. John Andrew moved to Indiana and I have lcoated his gravesite. Is there a gravesite for Suzanna Means in Fayette Co.? Could the book referenced help me?

FROGGETT

Tom Thompson — 21 Feb 2006 12:59:12 GMT

Greetings all:

Ann Froggett,

married 1715 Searching for information on the Froggett family in Kent and Baltimore, Maryland.

Sarah Froggett
Mary Froggett
Both married in Baltimore County.

Thanks for any and all information in advance.
Tom
In Florida

Look up for Bennett in Kent County

Cheryl Bennett Vikaros — 18 Feb 2006 11:38:46 GMT

I'm looking for Roland Bennett who married Ann Simmonds, William Roland Bennett both Jr and Sr , Samuel and a Leonard Bennett. I am sure there are more off springs but I am looking for documentation.

Urieville Mills

Helen T. Colbert — 6 Jun 2003 1:40:58 GMT

Does anyone have any information on the Urieville Mills that were located in Urieville, Kent Co., MD? Was this a granary? Is it still standing? My gggrandfather, L.M. Rollison was supposedly part owner during the 1860-1870 era or thereabouts. Does anyone know who the other owners might have been?

Henry Simmons /Simmonds, Calvert & Kent co.,MD

NancyCraig72 — 11 Jan 2006 10:53:02 GMT

Searching for any information on Henry Simmons or his descendents. Henry Died 1688 Calvert co. Richard Simmonds ,only heir born abt 1682 Kent ,MD. Any information you can share will be greatly appreciated, please e-mail me direct at nancynlew@earthlink.net Thank you....Nancy

THORNTON, William & Catherine

Marcine_Lohman — 15 Nov 2006 6:31:55 GMT

Catherine Chesterman Cornelius ???

Susan Irish — 10 Jan 2006 2:04:05 GMT

In searching the birth, death and marriage records of Shrewsbury Parish, Sassafra Creek, Kent Co., Md., Copyrighted 1898 by iss L. H. Harrison I have come across a small but very odd question ... Who was Catherina Chesterman Cornelius? Through the fifteen pages of history this name appears three times to three unrelated family groups and all three girls are born between 1741 and 1746.

In the history I find three listings as follows:

28 Jun 1740 Catherina Chestiman Cornelius Burchinall was born to Jeremy Burchinal and his wife Ann.
(This is my family line)

12 Apr 1741 Cathrine Chestermony Cornelius Fields was born to Christopher Fields and his wife Rachel.

17 Nov 1746 Cathrine Chestermane Cornelius Evert was born to John Evert and his wife Rachel.

The history spans the years of 1721 through 1750 and lists one family group with the surname Cornelius:

Daniel Cornelius married Elizabeth (Unknown)
1. Abraham Cornelius b: 1 Apr 1742
2. Isaac Cornelius b: 13 Apr 1745
But no Catherina???

Does anyone know who Catherina Chesterman Cornelius was and what she may have done to deserve three girls being named after her???

Thanks!

KNOTTS, Andrew (1773-1826) and GREEN, Elizabeth (1773-1850)

chardy_1 — 13 Mar 2002 8:44:07 GMT

Seeking ancestors of my ggggrandfather and ggggrandmother, Andrew KNOTTS and Elizabeth Temple GREEN KNOTTS. Andrew was born in Kent Co, MD and married Elizabeth there 11/7/1796. His oldest son, William, (1805-1854) was one of the first settlers of Benton Co, OR.

EARIEST WRIGHTs IN GIBSON CO. INDIANA from Maryland area 1790-1805

Roy G. Deal — 16 Dec 2005 12:15:18 GMT

EARIEST WRIGHTs IN GIBSON CO. INDIANA from Maryland area 1790-1805
Need help on Wright man who came from Maryland [--?--]
this nan would probably been born in Maryland?
He married alocal Indiana girl Elizabeth [--?--]born 1802 Dec 12
-----------------------------------------------------
They had 2 sons both born in Indiana
Andrew J. Wright b. 1822 Aug 14 marr Lucinda Spain
James W. Wright b. 1825 marr 2nd My gg gm Eliza Jane Phillips
These brothers farmed in White rive Twp Gibson county Indiana
zip code 47670,
from ~1848--->beyond 1890. they had 16-18 childrenand I seek
info on any of the children and in particullary the original
Wright couple and on back in Maryland. We have these dates
in our family bible. Back past the year 1800 is a guess?

William Wilson

anoval5 — 15 Dec 2005 8:40:51 GMT

Looking for information on William Wilson B: may 2, 1762 Kent Maryland Married Sarah Hardcastle and Margaret Boyer. He moved to Ohio Co.,WV bef 1782

I would love to find his father.

Mona

MONJAR/MUNJAR

Auntie_M9033 — 25 Oct 2001 5:27:01 GMT

i AM SEARCHING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON THE jOSEPH OR SAMUEL MONJAR FAMILIES. Richard Monjar an native of MD moved to Venango County,PA in 1797. He was a shoemaker

Henry B. Slaughter/Joel C. Slaughter

sfrohock1 — 23 Nov 2004 6:32:48 GMT

Does anyone know the relationship between these two? Henry died of typhoid fever in 1865 and in 1867 Joel incorporated the Slaughter Steamboat Line which Henry had earlier created.

Joel C. Slaughter and Joel R. Clements eventually (1884) ended up living next door to each other in Chestertown

old Methodist cemetery, Massey??

erniem — 11 Apr 2005 10:29:23 GMT

Is there anyone reading this forum who was involved in the transcriptions for USGS's recent book, "Tombstoning in Kent County, Vol. 5: Galena, Georgetown, Sassafras, Millington and Massey"? The reason I ask is that, in an older book I read from 1972 called "Historic graves, private burial grounds, and cemeteries of Kent County, MD: gone but not forgotten", those authors transcribed a cemetery called "old Methodist cemetery, Massey" and listed my Voshell ancestors. But in this USGS new volume 5, I don't see a cemetery listed with that name. Does anyone at USGS know if this old Methodist cemetery was transcribed by the USGS people and if so, does it go by another name now? The only cemetery I have ever found in the Massey area is on the east side of the village, but that is next to an Episcopal church, not a Methodist church.

Many thanks!

Death of MARTHA (SIMPSON) WILKISON in 1859

DebbieUllom — 30 Oct 2005 4:17:49 GMT

From the Lewis County, West Virginia courthouse
Death Register 1, pages 29 & 30

MARTHA WILKISON - white, female died May 16, 1859 of consumption at age 42 yrs. She was born in Kent Co, MD to the SIMPSON family. Informant: J C WILKISON, her husband

Coleman, 1840

misterpond — 21 Oct 2005 4:26:59 GMT

Looking for information on Maryann Coleman. She married Joseph Shelton on 6/24/1840 in DE. She was the mother of Martha A. Shelton (1840 - 1920).

Joseph MANN Kent Co. MD & DE b.abt 1806

DJ Cannon — 28 Aug 2005 7:20:12 GMT

Researching parentage of Joseph Mann born abt. 1806 . He and his family are listed in the 1850 Kent Co., MD census;
Joseph Mann 44 -Miller
Hannah 30
George Anna 6
William 4
Samuel 2

They are listed in the 1860 Kent Co., MD census
Joseph Mann 53 Miller
Mary D. 52
Georgianna 16
William (G.?) 13
Samuel 11
Margaret 9
Mary "Meeks" 12 (not sure of the last name)
Rebecca Mann 7
William Elbin 17 b. in NJ, Apprentice.

William Turpin Elben eventually married Joseph's daughter Georgianna and he owned and operated Elbens Roller Mills.
I have an Elben family Bible which gives Georgianna Mann Elben's parents as Joseph and Susan.
Georgianna's death certificate says her mother's maiden name was Mary Mann and gives Georgianna's place of birth as Kent Co., DE. It gives her father, Joseph Mann's place of birth as Delaware. Is anyone familiar with the Mann family from Kent County Maryland and Delaware?
Darlene

Rev. Sewell Hepburn/hepbron

al hickman — 19 Aug 2003 1:31:59 GMT

The Rev. and Hepburn family helped to raise an orphan(s) in the 1850,1860 & 1870's.
a girl, my grgrandmother, was named Sarah E. Hendricks(?). She married George Rathburn Haddaway in 1874.
Does anyone have more info about her or from other researchers of the Hepburn family? Any info will me to climb my brickwall. Al Hickman

Finding links

S. Benton Lee — 25 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Marke Benton immigrated to Kent Island in 1652. Wife unknown. Three births recorded: Margaret b. 4 Dec. 1662;
Francis (male) b. 10 Nov. 1663 and Eastor (female) b. 19 Nov. 1666 all in St. Paul's Parish. Francis Benton died 1718; wife Mary ?, sons Thomas and Benjamin. They apparently lived on Kent Island. Benjamin may have sold his land to Thomas. Where did he go? Marke may have had other children prior to Parish records. There was a later Francis
in Kent Co. who married Hannah ? and had a son Samuel b. 11 June 1783. Related? Where did they go? Any info. appreciated.

Oliffe, Bowers

Janet M. Jones — 4 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am interested in finding out about Joseph E. Oliffe who was born in Westmoreland County Virginia in the late 1800s. He moved to Kent County Maryland. He married Rosa Bowers who we beileve to be an orphan raised in a orphanage in Kent, Maryland. They had 8 children:
i. Helen Oliffe b. April 23, 1895
ii. William Oliffe b. September 19, 1896
iii. Madge Oliffe b. July 09, 1898
iv. Sue Oliffe b. November 28, 1901
v. Sadie Oliffe b. Bef. 1905
vi. Joseph Oliffe b. Aft. 1905
vii. Katie Oliffe b. December 04, 1905
viii.Mary Oliffe b. Abt. March 11, 1911

Boy from Japan taken in by Kent County Family

skyatnight — 10 Jul 2005 6:21:26 GMT

In the 1850-1870's, my Grgrgrandfather came from Japan as a small boy and was taken in by a family in Chestertown. In the 1870 census he is going by the name Jack Williams and living and working on John Hadaway's farm. Family history says that he took the names of people who were good to him to avoid using his Japanese name.
As an adult he called himself, John Robert Thomas and named his one of his children William Plummer Thomas. Does any of this fit into a Kent county family's oral history?

Snowden family and other slaves of Sewell Hepbron

Kelly Biringer — 7 Jul 2005 7:23:01 GMT

Hello! I'm doing a research project on Sewell Hepbron, a Still Pond farmer during the Civil War who was imprisoned for southern sympathy during the war, since he was a slave owner. I am looking for descendants of his slaves. They are listed below - any help would be great. Thanks!

(From Commissioned Slave Statistics, Kent Co, MD, 1864... names, sex, age in 1864)
Deanan Lyons, F, 43
Alexander Brim, M, 31
Chas Hopkins, M, 31
Emma Hopkins, M (?), 21
Alfred Lyons, M, 17
Foston Lyons, M, 16
Emory Lyons, M, 13
Hanable Lyons, M, 11
Augusta (no last name), F, 14
Hannah Snowden, F, 8
Anna Snowden, F, 5
Maria Snowden, F, 5
Bergin (no last name), M, 4
Jeff ", M, 3
Nathen ", M, 1

Also, a freed slave Henry Snowden, who worked for Hepbron.

Nimmo family

ArleyMeadows — 23 Aug 2006 1:39:21 GMT

Anyone doing research on the Nimmo (Nimo, Nemmo, etc.) family in Kent County? I have collected some information from the courthouse; am trying to connect them to family of the same name in Bedford County, VA.

Sylvester S. Price, b. Mar 1858 in MD

ArleyMeadows — 23 Aug 2006 1:39:21 GMT

Looking for the parents of Sylvester S. Price, born in MD in March of 1858 (according to the 1900 census). I have not been able to locate him in the 1860, 1870, or 1880 census.

About 1894 he married Sarah Ann Cropper, nee Cully, a widow with two children, in Kent County, MD.

Strong families

BillDavis991 — 23 Jun 2005 11:57:50 GMT

Looking for info on the early(1600-1700) Strong settlers of Maryland.

Kent Churches

RobynClawson — 19 Jun 2005 6:33:32 GMT

Does anyone know if there is a publication which lists all past/present churches in Kent? Thanks!

Robyn

BECK, Alexander

Nicole — 27 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Alexander BECK who left a will in Kent Co., MD in 1778: Legatees were: Martha ASHLEY dau. of William and Sophia ASHLEY, Daniel BECK, Joshua BECK, Sophia ASHLEY, Tabitha ASHLEY, Martha BECK, and Joshua BECK's dau. Mary. Relationships not stated. Who were Alexander BECK's children? his wife? Thanks!

Thomas Barkley

Jeanne Barkley — 20 May 2005 6:37:35 GMT

Looking for any information on Thomas Barkley, 1820-1900 timeframe. Married twice - first wife - Carmine (don't know last name); second wife - Louise Schmidt.